She recently turned As she passed this milestone, she contemplated what she hopes the council will achieve for older Australians – and for herself as she grows older. Congratulations to Val Fell, who has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in the Queen's Birthday Honours List. I also act as a peer educator with COTA and am currently involved in the pilot scheme for "how to navigate the my aged care system". “I initiated the Val continues to lead a local carers support group and is greatly valued for her empathy, willingness to help, and expert knowledge of the aged care systemCouncil member Val Fell is a well known advocate for people living with dementia and for ageing well. Over the years, she has watched her mother, mother-in-law, father-in-law, sister,brothers-in-law,1 sister-in-law and husband enter residential aged care facilities· Seniors Rights Service, which provides aged care advocacy, information and legal advice to older people in New South Wales, tweeted their “congratulations” to Mrs Fell for her award. After losing her husband to dementia, Val Fell is on a mission to tackle ageism in Australia Support for the Carer. She recently turned As she passed this milestone, she contemplated what she hopes the council will achieve for older Australians – and for herself as she grows older. My association with Alzheimer's (now Dementia) australia began as a carer/ advocatebegan in and I began acting as a peer educater with COTA in Last Wednesday evening I was awarded the Wollongong City · Council member Val Fell is a well known advocate for people living with dementia and for ageing well. When Ian moved into residential aged care in, Val became more aware of the needs of carers. (Image: Supplied) (Image: Supplied) Associations, Eisteddfod, the Council on The Ageing, and is the 8th child in a family withchildren and is now the eldest ofsurviving family members.

• Click on get involved to have your say, you can also register your interest to be notified when consultations openVal Fell is, a former maths teacher and statistician, and became her husband’s carer in when he developed Alzheimer’s Disease. The Australian Government wants to hear from you about how the aged care system can be improved. Tireless campaigner for the rights of older people and, at, the oldest person studying at an Australian university, Val Fell has been· Welcome to the aged care engagement hub. In, Fell established a support group for dementia carers in the Illawarra region, a group that is still in operation today Here you can find information and updates on the aged care reforms.
• Our Bachelor of Dementia Care student, Mrs Val Fell was awarded Wollongong’s Senior Citizen of the Year! Over many years Val has made a significant contribution Over the years, she has watched her mother, mother-in-law, father-in-law, sister,brothers-in-law,1 sister-in-law and husband enter residential aged care facilitiesCongratulations Mrs Val Fell! Aged Care Council of Elders member Val Fell OAM explains why being a member of the council is important to herAssociations, Eisteddfod, the Council on The Ageing, and is the 8th child in a family withchildren and is now the eldest ofsurviving family members.
• Figtree, New South Wales, Australia followers connections Join to connect selfIf you are moving into a new home, retirement village, or aged care facility, it is likely that undertaking the move yourself will be quite physically demanding. Val's advocacy work currently extends into membership on the Aged Care Council of Elders. Movers or relocation businesses can provide so much more than just moving your items from A to B. They can also take the stress and worry out of a big move The council plays a critical role in making sureVal Fell schoolteacher/statistician/ retired/volunteer dementia advocate/volunteer peer educator COTA.
• Watch the video to see Val in full force! COTA NSW Advocate Val Fell says she is “probably” the oldest person undertaking an online Bachelor of Dementia Care degree from the University of TasmaniaVal Fell, a member of our National Older Persons Reference Group, appeared on ABC The Drum last night to discuss the aged care workforce and how increased government spending on aged care will affect older people's experiences.
• Val has extensive involvement as a Consumer Advisor and Representative with Dementia Australia Our Bachelor of Dementia Care student, Mrs Val Fell was awarded Wollongong's Senior Citizen of the Year!Wonderful,strong advocate for Aged Care· Val Fell was a member of Alzheimer’s Association of NSW since, now incorporated into Dementia Australia. Val’s personal experiences of dementia include her extended family and her late husband, for whom she was a carer foryears.
• In, Fell established a support group for dementia carers in the Illawarra region, a group that is still in operation today Your stories; Your aged care rights; Wellbeing and community support; Veterans; Other; Navigating aged care; National Older Persons Reference Group· Val Fell is, a former maths teacher and statistician, and became her husband’s carer in when he developed Alzheimer’s Disease.

Anna Millicer Carer turned dementia advocateVal Fell Forward with Dementiawillingness to help, and expert knowledge of the aged care system Minister for Health and Aged Care, Greg Hunt said Council members were selected based on their strong expertise,Ms Val Fell residents to get involved in the Australian Government's aged care reformsVal Fell isn't afraid to push politicians on the important issues Tricia (Patricia) Parker, health consumer representative and carer. Val Fell OAM, Aged Care Council of Elders member and dementia advocate.“Having a voice of senior Australians direct to Government will be key to ensure the reforms from the royal commission continue to have the voice of those that · A study found that aged care staff can be of great assistance to older people and their families when movingVal Fell OAM hardly has time to herself to think Congratulations Mrs Val Fell! Our Bachelor of Dementia Care student, Mrs Val Fell was awarded Wollongong’s Senior Citizen of the Year! Over many years Val has made a significant contribution · Mr Yates – who also sits on the new National Aged Care Advisory Council – says the Council of Elders is an exciting initiative, and he is honoured to work alongside its members.

Val Fell, aged care and dementia advocate; Gillian Groom AO, occupational therapist and elder law expert; Danijela Hlis, author and dementia Val Fell – OPAN National Older Persons Reference Group Member; Maurie Voisey-Barlin – Creative Elder Engagement Specialist Val Fell,, a member of the Council of Elders,which advises the federal government on the quality and safety of aged care services

Year 9 students and Val Fell - Video # 2. Highlights from their intergenerational discussion (5 min)